Sports
O’Hara leads slate of talented teams ready for field hockey season
After a 15-5 season and the Catholic League title last year, the Lions look to be a league favorite again but Bonner-Prendergast and others will challenge. See our Catholic League preview.
Olympian known as honest, compassionate competitor motivated by faith
On the final day of the 2016 Rio Olympics Aug. 21, Rupp became the first American-born athlete to medal in the marathon in 40 years as he earned the bronze. As he crossed the finish line, the graduate of Central Catholic High School in Portland made the sign of the cross.
Philadelphia Catholic League football schedule, 2016
See the schedules for gridiron action this fall across the Philadelphia region, and a listing of teams in the Catholic League's Red and Blue divisions.
Texas Catholic high school community cheers swimmer to Olympic bronze
Katie Meili, seen by some as a longshot, won the bronze medal in the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, while friends back home cheered her at a party in the school auditorium.
Gymnast keeps rosary — a gift from her mom — close when she competes
U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Simone Biles says when she travels, she sometimes takes with her a statue of St. Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes, and she also carries a rosary her mother gave her.
Piazza acknowledges his Catholic faith at Hall of Fame induction
Phoenixville native Mike Piazza said the faith passed on by his mother "has had a profound impact on my career and it has given me patience, compassion and hope." In 16 seasons he hit the most home runs of any catcher in history.
Delaware Catholic high school grad heads to third Olympics in field hockey
Katelyn Falgowski played in a field hockey state championship match in high school and won two NCAA titles in college, but going for Olympic gold takes her game to another level.
Bishop Shanahan freshman takes the long road to emerging stardom
Standout softball pitcher Devon Miller is still young, but she has logged many miles playing year-round on her Chester County travel team. She'll soon hit the road touring colleges while she hits the books at school.
Coach says power of prayer, Eucharist fuel her efforts on, off field
"It's sometimes hard for me to get up early and pray or go to Mass, but I know I have to do it and I know how much it will help me," Alyson Habetz said. "It's the same in sports. You have to do the drills to perfect your skills."
Legacy of legendary women’s basketball coach felt far beyond Tennessee
Her success and drive for excellence helped raise the level of interest in girls basketball and the quality of play throughout Tennessee high schools and middle schools.